17.1 Flashcards
Imperialism
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.
racism
the belief that one race is superior to others
Social Darwinism
the application of Charles Darwin’s ideas about evolution and “survival of the fittest” to human societies—particularly as justification for imperialist expansion.
Berlin Conference
A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa
Shaka
Founder of the Zulu Empire; he reorganized the army and introduced new fighting tactics. He subdued neighboring peoples, consolidating an empire that encompassed most of southern Africa.
Boer
a Dutch colonist in South Africa
Boer War
A conflict, lasting from 1899 to 1902, in which the Boers and the British fought for control of territory in South Africa.
factors that helped drive imperialism
Christianity
national pride
resources
racisim
social darwinism
new markets
How did quinine contribute to the European conquest of African nations?
it enabled Europeans to protect themselves from malaria.
How did the lack of unity contribute to the European conquest of African nations?
enabled Europeans to keep African nations divided and in conflict.
How did the steam engine contribute to the European conquest of African nations?
enabled Europeans to travel up African rivers to and from their home country
How did the Maxim gun contribute to the European conquest of African nations.
Enabled Europeans to overpower Africans who used outdated weapons.
What was the outcome of the Berlin Conference?
European countries agreed to a process and the rules for the division of territory in Africa.
Why did so few Europeans travel into Africa’s interior before the late 1800s?
difficult climate/geography
What was the cause of the Boer War?
The discovery of diamonds/gold
How were European countries able to control large territories in Africa?
modern weapons, transportation, and communication.
